American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023
Summary
American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023
This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 20, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 8.
May 20, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-390.
Nov 28, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-390.
Nov 28, 2025
